Thomas Macomber. Courtesy photo.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Thomas Macomber of Kelseyville passed away on May 27, 2025.

He was born on Nov. 29, 1941, in Fresno, California, to Bruce and Dora Macomber.

Tom worked as a union carpenter for 30 years and was a member of Carpenters Local 751. Tom started as an apprentice at Konocti Harbor Inn.

In Lake County he worked on bridges, Lakeside Hospital, schools, shopping centers in Clearlake and Lakeport, sewer systems and several of the geothermal power plants.

By the time he was 32 he had built his own three houses — one in Clearlake, one in the Applegate in southern Oregon and one in Lake Tahoe.

At 33 Tom bought an old house in Middletown and opened an antique store called “Second Hand Tom’s.” It was then he was introduced to his wife to be Anna.

Tom was known for his friendly nature, a responsible hard worker, sense of humor, and creative and talented metal sculpture artist. After retiring he sold his work in Mendocino for 20-plus years.

Tom enjoyed his Model A and was an active member of the Lake County A’s.

Tom's wife Anna, of 50 years, was the love of his life along with their son, Forrest; and granddaughter, Lily.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Friday, June 27, at 11:30 a.m. at New Hope Fellowship, 305 Peckham Court in Lakeport.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit chapelofthelakes.com.